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Page | 25Fees & ExpensesTuition is based on the number of hours for which the student registers. It is determined by the student’sclassification as a Texas resident, a non-resident U.S. citizen or a non-resident who is a citizen of another country.Students also are responsible for paying several fees that support college services and programs.The current tuition rate for a Texas resident student is $50 per semester credit hour. The rate for a non-residentstudent is $340 per semester credit hour. A designated tuition fee of $65.96 per semester credit hour is also charged forboth resident and non-resident students. Students are responsible for registering under the proper residencyclassification. Questions concerning determination of residency should be directed to the Vice President for StudentServices.A student is not registered until tuition and fees are paid in full. Payment may be made by check, electronic check,money order, currency or credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa).Checks and money orders, not in excess of total fees, should be made payable to Lamar State College-Port Arthur andwill be accepted subject to final payment unless the student chooses the installment agreement payment plan for the falland spring semesters or for summer semester students enrolled in 12 hours for the single12-week summer semester.Summary of Registration ExpensesFees and ExpensesEach student must plan a budget carefully. It is possible to attend Lamar State College-Port Arthur on a modest sumand yet participate in most of the College programs. To assist in planning expenses, the following estimate is furnishedas a guide.Texas residents taking a 15 semester hour course load:Tuition ............................................................................................................ $1,739.40Student Services Fee ............................................................................................ 280.00Student Center Fee ................................................................................................ 27.00Administrative Computer Use Fee ....................................................................... 280.50Endowed Scholarship Fee ...................................................................................... 15.00Recreation Sport Fee .............................................................................................. 24.00Student ID ............................................................................................................... 5.00Library Fee ............................................................................................................ 60.00Athletic Fee .......................................................................................................... 144.30Transcript Fee .......................................................................................................... 5.00* Parking Fee (if desired) ....................................................................................... 40.00Books and Incidentals (estimated) ....................................................................... 500.00..................................................................... $3,120.20 + lab fees + proctored exam feesPart-time Student (six semester hours):Tuition ............................................................................................................... $695.76Student Services Fee ............................................................................................ 168.00Student Center Fee ................................................................................................ 27.00Administrative Computer Use Fee ....................................................................... 112.20Endowed Scholarship Fee ........................................................................................ 6.00Recreation Sport Fee .............................................................................................. 24.00Student ID ............................................................................................................... 5.00Library Fee ............................................................................................................ 24.00Athletic Fee ............................................................................................................ 57.72Transcript Fee .......................................................................................................... 5.00* Parking Fee (if desired ........................................................................................ 40.00Books and Incidentals (estimated) ....................................................................... 200.00..................................................................... $1,364.68 + lab fees + proctored exam feesTuition and general use fees vary with the semester hours carried so the total may differ from this estimate.* Parkingfees may be less than $40. See the details under “Summary of Fees” in this section.